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Greet the morning

It’s early, the day lies before you, the island at your feet. This is the Marador de Abrante, a glassed-in observation platform situated 600 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and the narrow streets of the village of Agulo.

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Stroll amid laurels

Time for some natural exercise in the laurel woods near Alto de Contadero, even if they do resemble a jungle just beyond the hamlet of El Cedro. It’s a good two-hour walk along green terraces to El Chorro waterfall.

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Whistle with shepherds

El Silbo, La Gomera’s ancient whistling language, is listed as a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Some 20 000 silbadores use it and teach it to tourists. Casa Conchita in Arure offers courses.

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Strip a palm

Not so interested in whistling? At Casa de la Miel de Palma in Alojera, you can get to grips with the Canary Island date palm. The leaf midribs are woven into baskets and the fronds are used as goat fodder, but you will extract the guarapo (sap) to make honey!

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Admire the fire dancers

Every day, aging hippies and locals gather on the beach in Valle Gran Rey at dusk to welcome the night with fire dancing, bailando fuego. Grab a grape marc spirit from the Cacatua Bar and drink the drummers’ health!